Pandemic rents soared. Now what?

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Pandemic rents soared. Now what?

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Jan 31, 2023

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For many Americans, it’s almost time to pay the rent, and prices are soaring. The Biden administration has stepped in to help renters, but will it have an impact? Rachel Siegel joins us to explain.Read more:Read about the Biden administration’s plan to help tenants

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